Look, I'll always straddle if the table is doing it, but I have no problem with someone that doesn't want to do it. Some people may be shot taking in the game, or just don't want to do it. These are public casino games. No players owes anything to the other players at the table, and a player absolutely should be able to play the stakes that are listed without being ostracized or pressured. I actually have more respect for the player that stands their ground than the player that does something they don't want to just to go with the flow. JMO though.
I agree with this. Lex O is out of line to mention it more than once to the guy. It gives him an advantage and he should take the edge. If all the other people want to be idiots and play at a disadvantage, that's on them. If their desperate to play higher stakes, then go play higher stakes.
Same thing happened to me at the 5/10 at the HR soon as I sat down they said they’re doing an auto straddle. I only sat down cause I was waiting for the 5/5/10 plo. I said good for you but never straddle. A couple of them get upset and started mouthing off so I said I’m not going o straddle I’m waiting for another game I’m third on the list and when my names called I’m out of here so there just going to have to deal with it. They muttered under their breath but nothing g happened and I refused to straddle until I moved to the PLo game as I’m leaving one guy started yapping g again when I challenged him to okay HU plo for 5/10 or 10/10 and he finally shut up. End of story. The game is 5/10 not 5/10/25. It’s a casino not a private game so 🖕🏻
I think raise or fold makes sense. He can't lose the nit game this hand, so it shouldn't really force his action. Calling $1600 and not closing the action seems like a strange choice. In his own analysis, he said the player to his left would at least call. So, at best, he calls out of position and sees a flop with a hand that should be raising preflop? At worst, the limper squeezes and he is forced to fold preflop. I don't get it
Nothing is good for the table. You don't have people choosing to not go play poker because nobody is doing an all in blind hand. The concept of "good for the table" is asinine.
Watching your mental health vlogs to watching this one is a 180. I appreciate your honesty. Losing a big session and saying it as a positive vibe in the end is growth my friend. Looking forward to future vlogs.
Chin up Lex. I've been watching your vlogs for about a year and a half now and I've learned so much from you. I know its tough right now but in the long run this is only going to be a minor bump in the road. Keep faith and keep grinding, you're a great player and this is just short term variance.
Been watching the vlogs from the beginning. I was struggling in Colombia trying to take care of my girlfriend and her kid from someone else. I appreciate your videos getting me through those tough times. You have to play wisely when you go out to LA for the big games man. Driving your Audi onto the table with just A5 will not cut it out there. They will call you with even weaker hands than JJ. Best of luck following your dreams, but play smart and patient! Blessings, Frazz
I just love your storytelling. It keeps us on our toes. I couldn't figure out the outcome! One of your most exciting vlog ever. Good job on the vlog. The thing is even if you play ridiculous stakes I will never be able to play myself, I feel I can still relate.
When I played $10-$25 a few years back I politely told the table there is no $50 straddle coming from me, but you guys keep doing what you do ;) Nobody really seemed to really care. One guy lost a $20k pot with a Nut flush and didn't even seem to be bothered, but when the cocktail waitress was slow to come back with his drink - it was the end of the world LOL.
It’s ok on occasion for recreational player. No one should say anything. It’s not ok for a semi- pro or pro grinder, other pros should call out the poor etiquette. Non straddling NITs run off the whales. I’d rather get the comps from the casino and lose 5-10k at the roulette or craps table than to give my $$ to a boring, grinding, angling, NIT. About 6 months ago, a guy like this jammed 2k preflop with AA and I snapped him off with 7/3 suited because I was up 8k and wanted to smash him. He reloaded for 5k. I tipped the dealer $50 and the brush $50 and asked them to take my chips to the cage before the guy could even get his chips reloaded….I looked right at him and said….”You’ll never get these chips back, the Peppermill will… but I’ll never sit in a game with you again”! How bad is that for the other players? They lost opportunity because of that douche! 😂😂 Your assessment was spot on and I agree with you, most big players don’t mind and enjoy the company of other recreational players, regardless of the straddle or gamble threshold. But we HATE PRO Grinders, who tip like shit & ruin the fun.
@@jamesjurss846he will get it back. People like you come back and donate with their 73. Over and over. Good job on trying to donate but failing this time 😆
Had me dead 💀 when u said here's the positive side lol. Biggest mistake is not listening to your gut! When u first said or had the thought to leave ...YOU LEAVE..it always ends how it ended. Always
I like this channel more than some of the others because you keep everything honest. Most RU-vidrs wouldn't tell their viewers about the loss. It's gotta be tough to talk about a loss like that. You played the A5 suited perfectly but just got unlucky that someone just called preflop with jacks. That's not something you see a lot. Anyway, keep your head up and you'll make it back within couple good runs.
Alright, So, I have sat at 5-10 tables with 25 straddle. I Generally don't play more than 1500 ish buy in. IF there is a lot of dead money at the table ill straddle but at times when the table is filled with pros I don't join the straddle. It is more of a feel. I would change tables but my area only gets 1 table that high. So I get it from both sides you and the opp.
Something that I have learned over the years is once you are ahead big and lose it back it is time to go, I actually try leave just before even and just book a small win. When the game turns it's time to go and don't look back. Remember how you got where you are, and I am just guessing but probably not gambling so much and just playing solid poker.
If anyone at the table actually liked Rex they would've paid it for him. I've seen this happen numerous times before where someone's night isn't going well and someone steps up to help them out after being felted.
This is possibly a case of being in a game that is getting too big for you to comfortably play. The A♣️5♣️ shove was a gamblers mentality, not a smart poker move. Just my opinion, but if you are constantly either walking away a winner, or broke, you are crossing the line between playing cards and gambling. At the 1/3 and 2/5 levels the gamblers were the guys you ate for breakfast. Don’t be on the menu due to pride. As always, great content and thanks for sharing!
Had to pause the video. All in blind hand... not something that I'd personally do... but definitely a good show. Edit* Added comments* Hi Lex, I am back... I had to pause the video and come back to finish it later... so, after seeing the entire thing, I have some additional comments. I've met you a few times (I'm a local rec player) and even enjoyed a conversation. I certainly follow your vlog and would dare say that I've learned a thing or two by osmosis. I am incredibly impressed on your apparent discipline and ability (skill... luck, or combination of the two) to move up in stakes. That withstanding, you're a player that does this (poker) for a living... my world is completely different, in that I am a Recreational player... semi-professional wannabe. I disclose those fact to point out... brother you found a good game and was up $20K!... in a matter of hours. As a business (of poker), that's a good day f'ing anywhere. Your instinct to book the win and leave, was not a bad thing in my opinion. I am not critical, because I've been there and also left it all on the table. As a friend that wishes you continued success, I would say... sometimes a short session and a win is not a bad thing. All the best!
As a general rule and though it could be completely wrong, I refuse to apply the "big blinds left" philosophy to cash games. I'd rather burn the $5k I have left slowly than one shot on a mediocre hand.
Thanks for ALL the content Lex. I really enjoy watching your videos and to “some” of your pre/post comments, however, I did appreciate the self reflection of this video. Best of luck to you the rest of the year and keep me posted if you ever make it out to Phoenix, as Talking Stick has a pretty awesome new Poker Room. Thanks again, Mike
it DOES suck for the table, BUT it is not a private game, it it not an exclusive game, it is not a 'friends only game' and when he joined the game, it was not listed as a mandatory straddle game 'on the board' - IF there are other games available at those stakes, he can ask to switch tables
You're one of my favorite vloggers and this vlog was so well put together as a storyline. It had its ups and downs and I was rooting for a good outcome from the get-go. Unfortunately it didn't end well for you but your courage in issuing it speaks to what a great vlogger you are, There will be better days ahead for you. You seem to play within your bankroll and have great hand reading skills. BTW, anyone who compares you to Rampage and his current downturn is way off base.
Another great blog. I've learned so much from you. Thanks for sharing the ups and the downs. I really don't think you made bad decisions. You could easily win those same pots the next time. The only thing I'll add is that once you have the feeling that maybe you should leave, you should leave. Whenever i get that feeling, If i stay, I'll lose my winnings plus more.
man, that was tough! I think you are right, poker is a mental game and that the side that one has the most control over. here's to those big pots going your way further down the line 💪
I play at Hard Rock a couple times a week....1st video of yours i am watching, will watch more. Guess they don't let you record in the big game for the VLOG? Chris here.
Hey Lex. I just wanted to tell you I have been watching other poker vloggers for several years and just found you. I wanted you to know I really enjoy your vids. They are every bit as good as the "top vloggers" Don't know how I missed you buy glad I found you. Great work and thanks, most honest vlog out there imo.
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the years is poker can have massive swings at any time so once you are happy with your profit especially in a bigger game than normal and you have that thought in your head that you should leave ALWAYS LEAVE!! You will never be mad at yourself for leaving a good game up and it makes the ride home much more enjoyable.
Yes. But if the whole table straddles, you sit at the table and you don’t want to. But they are. You can move to a different 5/10 or lower your stakes. It’s clear you can’t handle 5/10/25 I’ve went to a casino, where I wanted to play 1/2. I came with 3 bullets 900 I came to the casino, the 1/2 game, ended up being a 2/5/10 25 straddle. by the end of the session, 5 hours stacks sitting around 7-10k
The bottom line that the guy doesn't have to do anything he wants to do. If he doesn't want to straddle... Too bad. I'm never going to let anyone try forcing me to do something that I'm not required to do.
If it’s that important, go play 10/20. I think straddling is terrible for the game. Lex is punting $30k anyway, why does that straddle even matter at that point?
@@jamesjones2675if you think straddling is bad, do you also think the big blind is bad? Since that’s just a “straddle” of the small blind. Think before you actually speak. Straddling UTG is a good thing for the game.
I understand the argument that not joining the straddling is rude. But it's way more rude to call out a player 5 times for something that's voluntary. Sorry but you showed your true colors here. I've seen hints of your behavior like this in previous vlogs, here it's obvious what kind of person you are.
Everything about “gentlemen’s mandatory straddle” sucks. 1) For people who are trying to build up a BR, it becomes very hard to move up from 2/5 since the next jump in stakes is often 5x (since 5/T is usually where the mandatory straddles start) 2) It’s predatory. Recreational players get lured into these games they wouldn’t normally play since they’re listed at a stake below. They often aren’t comfortable with the straddle but cave to social pressure. It’s even more predatory when you take into account that these straddles usually only come on after there are recs sitting down. If it’s a group of regs starting the game they play straight 5/T more often that not and kick up the stakes when the recs show up. 3) Your whole argument about people not straddling having an “unfair edge” is bullshit. Don’t pretend like the reason you push straddles isn’t to increase your edge in the game. A straddle is designed to be a -EV gamble, not a subtle conversion of the game. If you want mandatory straddles, then publicly list the game as a 3 blind 5/T/25. 4) “Bad for the game” lol. You’re terrible for the game Lex. This isn’t even really a knock on you since it kinda works but you play a nittier than average TAG strat. Rarely do I ever see you take slightly -EV spots preflop in the interest of the game unless it’s a mega whale. Postflop you play conservatively and passive. Standard unstudied nitreg who’s lost against anyone competent but beats up on recreational players without giving anything back and manages to be profitable
Exactly. He is a full blown narcissist using peer pressure to push his twisting of the rules. F-him and all the cutthroat demons that agree with his agenda. Does the board say "auto-straddle"? If not, zip it dude. You can still straddle in order to help the game lol.
8k raise is a stronger play than the all in vs VIP, even with limited behind. It actually shows more strength than the all in given what you have behind. Gives you an opportunity to navigate the flop and bluff if you don’t get put all in pre. If you do get shoved on pre after your raise, you are probably beat and get to chose weather you want to gamble or live to fight another day. Either way, enjoyed the vlog. Great stories and hope you get to grow and learn from playing bigger games.
Trust the voice in your head…that is the Holy Spirit….it told you to leave….you stayed! We have all been thru it….listen to the small voice in your head…override the your own ego.
Lex, you have too much backbone, too much honor and too much shame. You can't be the life of everybody's party. You went all in with this guy because it was good for the table. And you didn't want to hit and run. Too much sacrifice. Set some limits on that. It's poker. We're all trying to kill each other. If you want to be kind spring for a headstone...
Seriously. This guy is nuts. I lost three grand one time ina. Five ten plo and wanted to die after. Couldn't imagine losing forty grand in one sitting esp when up twenty and esp when shot taking basically. Gambling addiction is a serious problem man. I know from personal experience.
@@uhhmike it’s easy when you are winning. Takes a different type to handle the downswing and minimize the loss. I’ve seen many make that punt out frustration with the rest of the stack but damn. I’ve never witnessed a $20k punt. That’s brutal.
BTW I play 5/10 and gladly straddle but also don't give af if someone chooses not to unless of course it's mandatory established before the player sat down. I've been given shit for taking "too many" breaks and "hit and runs" because I needed to leave, poker players don't need to explain themselves we're grown...once again I'm all about "etiquette" but respect others choices not that serious imo
@@lexopoker I appreciate that and I understand the bias because you and many others actually play for a living which makes a huge difference in perspective.
@@lexopokeryour like one of those baseball managers who cares when a player smashes a 0-2 pitch for a home run when they are up by seven runs. Who cares. Get out of the im a nit, or care what other people think. Try making as much money as possible playing poker, or stop playing.
Lex, that was the most depressing end to a poker vlog ever. 😢 For some reason, I thought you were going to end with a big win. Now I have a headache and stomachache. Please excuse me while I go throw up.
Well that was an absolute cluster fuck of a session. Really appreciate the effort and very open and honest review of said session. Hopefully that stays as one of the worst sessions you have ever had. I'll be watching out for the next vlog very eagerly as per usual 🙂
"If the whole table is auto-straddling you dont want to be the one person who doesn't because it gives you a MASSSIVE edge......." I prefer massive edges when i can get them
@@captaincrush37it’s public casino. If it’s a private game then yea sure you should straddle if that’s the game. In a public casino,,, not going to force me to do it however to be a sport I’ll offer to put it name on the Transfer list to another game. That’s as far as I’m going to go
I must say that imo you were extremely out of line. Now asking him once and jokingly saying it the second time about straddling is fine but you said you asked him five times and to me that is abusive on your part Lex
@lexopoker MY comprehension skills are not in question, just listened to this originally while tired. If you wanna play in public casino games don't pressure another player to do straddles. Again, you were out of line which is why the guy got upset and challenged you to an all in blind to show you he was not a nit. Insulting a consistent watcher of your channel is also out of line.
He tries to justify this 30k All-in with A5 suited…. Trying to justify it but we all know he was in ultra Monkey tilt. Lit his 30k on fire on a stupid hand on a stupid move. Like a noob 😂
@@RedHorsePoker I donted know he don’t study. I’m sure the suited A4 or A5 creeped into his awareness at some point. He probably gets JJ to fold vs a nit, in a non last person pays $500 game. It’s not that bad of a play, but he should have known a flat from the whale was likely to be called on a shove. Not sure if the whale was a good enough player to fold JJ, but he should have had a better idea if the person would fold. Easy game to play with someone else’s money when your commenting after the fact.
I will never understand why players risk so much just to avoid losing the stand up game. It makes no sense but you see it all the time. I'd also like to understand how you can justify playing in a 10x game than you usually do. I feel like there's a missing piece of information that's not being shared. Either that or it's not great bankroll management.
Since you are playing 5-10 game, I believe there is a buy-in limit. If so, it's not fair for the new player to straddle to 25 because his big blind becomes 40% instead of 100%. The rest of table have been building you stack. Even there is not a buy-in limit, there is possibility that guy doesn't have enough bankroll to play 5-10-25 instead of 5-10.
